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PreservationDirectory.com is the central hub for the heritage community. We connect professionals, homeowners, and organizations with the tools to save the places that matter — from national job boards and funding sources to a comprehensive directory of restoration experts.

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A row of historic Federal-style brick rowhouses in the South Main Street Historic District of Geneva, NY, featuring a unique pedestrian alleyway providing a direct view through the structures to Seneca Lake.

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The main entrance to MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA, showcasing the adaptive reuse of a 19th-century brick textile mill complex with its iconic elevated 'bridge' walkway connecting historic industrial buildings.

Preservation Directory

National guide to historical societies, museums, Main Street programs, and government agencies.

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A vibrant Rochester Fringe Festival event at Parcel 5, an urban performance space framed by the historic 1906 Sibley Building and the mid-century modern Liberty Pole in downtown Rochester, NY.

Events & Conferences

Your source for preservation trade shows, CRM workshops, and architectural walking tours.

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The Adams Free Library in Adams, MA; a grand Beaux-Arts style building featuring a rusticated limestone exterior, a majestic arched entrance, and a prominent copper-domed cupola.

Preservation Library

Comprehensive repository of essential documents, publications and policy resources for historic and cultural preservation.

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Art Deco limestone bas-relief sculptures by William Ehrich at the Rochester Fire Department Headquarters, depicting stylized, heroic firefighters in 1930s gear holding a fire hose and an axe.

Jobs Board

The premier recruitment hub for careers in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), architecture, and heritage conservation.

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Preservation Services

Detailed view of the glazed white terra cotta mascarons on the historic Imperial Hotel in Portland, OR, featuring expressive stone faces carved into the ornamental frieze in the Sullivanesque style.

Business Directory

Find specialized craftsmen, restoration contractors, and architectural salvage for period-accurate design.

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Charming 1920s English Tudor cottage in a Portland historic district, showcasing a 'Storybook' aesthetic with multi-pane leaded glass windows, a cat-slide roofline, and lush Pacific Northwest landscaping.

Historic Real Estate

Buy or list historic homes, commercial buildings, and adaptive reuse projects for a preservation-minded market.

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Exterior of the historic 1895 Fairmont Hotel in Deadwood, SD, featuring a rounded corner turret of rugged red sandstone, large vertical 'HOTEL' signage, and decorative wrought-iron window details.

Historic Lodging

Discover authentic stays in historic hotels, inns, and B&Bs defined by architectural character.

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A sweeping view from the Modernist Empire State Plaza looking north toward the historic New York State Capitol; the 19th-century granite Romanesque Revival building stands in sharp contrast to the sleek marble and concrete towers of the 1960s state complex.

Historic Tours

Connect with expert-led walking tours, museum excursions, and heritage travel by rail, boat, or trolley.

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Preservation in the News

Preserving Black Churches Grant Program Now Open!

August 6, 2026

Applications for Preserving Black Churches (PBC) grants, a cornerstone initiative of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, are now open! Annual grants from …

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Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Announces New Architectural Carpentry & Preservation Program – New 1,520-hour diploma program will launch at SBWI’s new $16.5 million campus in Adrian Township

July 28, 2026

ADRIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Aug. 1, 2026 — Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) today announced that its new Architectural Carpentry & Preservation program has …

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Preservation Action Submits Comments on Harmful OMB Grant Proposal

July 26, 2026

This week Preservation Action submitted a comment letter on a harmful proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would reshape how …

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$3 Million in Grants Awarded to 27 Black History Sites

July 26, 2026

Announcing the 2026 National Grant Program recipients Celebration is in order! This year, the National Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is awarding …

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Historic Property for Sale

Circa 1904 Central South Carolina Renovated Home

$429,000

Swansea, South Carolina

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Indiana Historic Home For Sale at Auction

Price: Contact Agent

Howe, Indiana

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1885 Greek Revival

$1,400,000

Camden, South Carolina

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Impeccably Restored Spanish Revival

$2,100,000

Los Angeles, California

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This property, constructed in 1879 has never been offered for sale before! Introducing the Dallett House in West Chester, PA.

The Dallett House

$1,150,000

West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Classic 18th Century Center Chimney Colonial in Brimfield MA

$410,000

Brimfield, Massachusetts

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Historic Shaker Village Antique

$1,100,000

Harvard, Massachusetts

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Center Chimney Colonial on 74 Acres

$1,150,000

Petersham, Massachusetts

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List Your Historic Property for Sale!

Market your historic real estate to a dedicated audience that values architectural heritage. We connect preservation-minded buyers with landmarks 50 years of age or older:

  • List Properties for Sale — Reach a global audience of restoration enthusiasts.
  • Historic Agent Directory — Create a realtor profile to reach preservation-minded clients.
  • Join the Unlimited Property Program — Cost-effectively market multiple historic assets.
Historic Real Estate for Sale
A well-preserved historic home in the Stockbridge Historic District, Massachusetts, featuring classic New England architecture with a manicured landscape and traditional clapboard siding. NOT FOR SALE.

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Looking for money for preservation? Our partner site HistoricFunding.com provides access to over 10k funding sources for preservation, cultural resources and the arts!

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Historic Preservation Craftsman

Death Valley, California

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team at the Oasis at Death Valley! The Oasis at Death Valley is …

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Director of Preservation

Beaufort, South Carolina

https://jobs.togethersc.org/job/director-of-preservation-7781

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Communications Manager

Seattle, Washington

Position: Communications Manager Reports to: Development Director Location: Must live in the Seattle area and be willing to spend significant in-office time each week …

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Grant Execution Manager

Denver, Colorado

How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position here.  Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, …

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